Bridgewater College

Topgolf Tuesday
2024-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
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Richmond alumni….you are invited to Topgolf Tuesday with Senior Director of Donor Engagement, Tyler Bradley. Gather a group of alumni friends for an evening of fun and games. Tickets are limited so register today! We’ll cover your game fee, you can order food and drinks from the menu.

Date & Location

Date: 7/9/2024Time: 6-9 p.m.Location: Topgolf Richmond, 2308 Westwood Ave, Richmond, Va. 23230

Contact Information

Alumni Relations 303 East College StreetBridgewater, Va. 22812540-828-5451alumnews@bridgewater.edu

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Mulligan's Monday
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join Golf Coach John Rogers and Alumni Relations Director, Tammy Steele for a little fun at Mulligan’s. Bring the family for a fun game of putt putt or have Coach Rogers help you work on your golf swing at the driving range. We’ll cover your golf fee. Food and drinks are available for purchase at Grilligan’s. Check out the menu online: https://www.mulligans-golf.com/facilities/grilligans

Date & Location

Date: 8/25/2024Time: 6-8 p.m.Location: Mulligan’s Golf Center, 141 Carpenter Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Contact Information

Alumni Relations 303 East College StreetBridgewater, Va. 22812540-828-5451alumnews@bridgewater.edu

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Commencement
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00
Bridgewater College’s Commencement Exercises will be held Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. under the tent on the Campus Mall.

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Baccalaureate
2024-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
Bridgewater’s Baccalaureate Service will be held Friday, May 3.

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Spring Pottery and Art Sale
2024-04-26 09:00 - 14:00
The Bridgewater College Art Department will host its spring pottery and art sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in the Kline Campus Center Lounge.

The event is open to the public.

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Last Day of Spring 2024 Classes
2024-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
Classes for the Spring 2024 semester will conclude on Wednesday, April 24.

Exams will take place April 25-27. A reading day will be observed on Sunday, April 28, and exams resume April 29-30.

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Eagles' Night Out 2024
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, March 28 from 6-8 pm. Join alumni participating simultaneously at various locations around the country at a one-night event celebrating BC! Registration opens in early February 2024!

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Primary Contact

BC Office of Alumni Relations540-828-5451alumnews@bridgewater.edu

Date & Location

Date: 3/28/2024Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Various Locations

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Endowed Lecture: Jonah Goldberg and Mara Liasson
2024-03-25 19:30 - 20:30
Endowed Lecture: Jonah Goldberg and Mara LiassonWhen: Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Where: Cole HallCost: This event is free and open to the public.

Two of America’s most brilliant and experienced political analysts and reporters, Jonah Goldberg and Mara Liasson, will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall. The format for the event is a panel discussion between the two speakers and members of the BC community.

Goldberg, known for his conservative insight and keen wit, and veteran National Public Radio reporter and FOX news analyst Mara Liasson deliver clear-cut analysis on the headlines impacting Americans. The two are frequent panelists on FOX News programs like Special Report with Bret Baier.

Liasson is best known for her work as NPR’s former White House correspondent and for her reporting on NPR programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Goldberg is a popular syndicated political columnist, former National Review senior editor and best-selling author.

The endowed lecture is sponsored by the W. Harold Row Symposium on Reconciliation. It is free and open to the public. A livestream of the lecture will be available at bridgewater.edu/march2024.

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Men’s Basketball Alumni Game 2024
2024-03-06 12:30 - 17:00 | Wampler President’s Suite, Nininger Hall
Men’s basketball alumni are invited to a reception in the President’s Suite for a meet and greet with Coach Enright and his staff before the Eagles take on Roanoke at a 2 pm tip off. Alumni will be recognized on court during half-time. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration includes a ticket to the game.

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Keeping It Reel Movie Club: 12 Years a Slave
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00
The Alumni Relations office in partnership with Dr. Gauri Pitale and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are offering a NEW Virtual Movie Club. This powerful virtual series is tailor-made for communicating the BC experience. During Black History Month, our featured movie will be 12 Years a Slave. The movie is based on the 1853 slave memoir by Solomon Northup, an African American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. by two conmen in 1841 and sold into slavery. Please watch the movie and use the provided discussion questions as prompts to prepare you for the virtual discussion.

Primary Contact

alumnews@bridgewater.edu

Date & Location

Date: 2/7/2024Time: 7 p.m.Location: Zoom

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Team of Distinction - 1997-98 Women's Basketball Team
2024-01-20 12:30 - 14:00
Bridgewater College Athletics would like to invite you to a reception celebrating the 1997-98 Women’s Basketball Team being inducted into the BC Hall of Fame as this year’s Team of Distinction. The reception will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Wampler Presidents Suite of Nininger Hall, before the Women’s Basketball Game vs Guilford College, on January 20, 2024. All members of the 1997-98 team will be recognized and inducted into the Team of Distinction Hall of Fame during halftime of the game. Tip-off begins at 2 p.m.

Primary Contact

540-828-5476BCAthletics@bridgewater.edu

Date & Location

Date: 1/20/2024Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Wampler President’s Suite, Nininger Hall

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Team of Distinction - 1998 Women's Basketball Team
2024-01-18 16:04
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How to Create Your Own Career
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00
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Do you feel like your career doesn’t quite fit? Are you longing to bring together your interests, experiences, and passions in a way that reflects your unique value? How do you align what you are good at, what you enjoy doing, and what the market needs to help you advance? In this new world of work, the dream job is no longer something you get — it’s something you create.

Primary Contact

303 East College StreetBridgewater, Virginia 22812540-828-5451alumnews@bridgewater.edu

Date & Location

Date: 1/18/2024Time: NoonLocation: Virtual

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Endowed Lecture: Margot Lee Shetterly
2024-01-17 19:30 - 20:30
Endowed Lecture: Margot Lee ShetterlyWhen: Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Where: Cole HallCost: This event is free and open to the public.

Writer, researcher and entrepreneur Margot Lee Shetterly will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall. Shetterly will deliver the keynote address, “The Importance of Representation and Racial Progress,” as part of BC’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Shetterly is the author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, which was a top book of 2016 for both TIME and Publisher’s Weekly, a USA Today bestseller and an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller. The film adaptation of her book, which became the No. 1 movie in America, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Shetterly is also the founder of the Human Computer Project, a digital archive telling the stories of NASA’s “human computers,” women from all backgrounds whose work tipped the balance in favor of the U.S. in World War II, the Cold War and the Space Race. She is currently a scholar-in-residence at the University of Virginia with joint appointments at the McIntire School of Commerce and the School of Engineering.

The endowed lecture is sponsored by the W. Harold Row Symposium on Reconciliation. It is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the lecture. A livestream of the lecture will be available at bridgewater.edu/shetterly.

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Holiday Extravaganza
2023-12-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-01 19:30 - 21:00
AT A GLANCEHoliday ExtravaganzaWhen: Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

Bridgewater College will present a Holiday Extravaganza of familiar Christmas carols in the Concert Hall of the Carter Center for Worship and Music on the College’s campus.

One of the most popular musical performances of the year, Bridgewater College’s Holiday Extravaganza will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Split into two concerts to accommodate the large audience, both performances will feature the Chorale, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and audience sing-alongs.

The first concert will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and the second will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Both performances are free and open to the public.

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Open House
2023-12-02 09:30 - 14:00, 2023-11-04 09:30 - 14:00, 2023-10-07 09:30 - 14:00
Experience Bridgewater College to the fullest at an open house! This full-day large group visit is filled with sessions geared towards undergraduate students and their families.

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Holiday Pottery and Art Sale
2023-12-01 09:00 - 14:00
AT A GLANCEHoliday Pottery and Art SaleWhen: Friday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Kline Campus Center Lounge

The Bridgewater College Art Department will host its holiday pottery and art sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, in the Kline Campus Center Lounge.

The event is open to the public.

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Last Day of Fall 2023 Classes
2023-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
Classes for the Fall 2023 semester will conclude on Friday, Dec. 1. Exams will take place Monday, Dec. 4, through Friday, Dec. 8.

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Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-21 08:00 - 2023-11-26 17:00
Thanksgiving Break begins after a student’s last class on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 27.

The College will be closed beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and remain closed until regular business hours resume on Monday, Nov. 27.

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Richelle Soper: Counterparts Art Exhibition
2023-11-06 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00
Ceramics that will be on display at Richelle Soper: Counterparts titled Some Cups.

AT A GLANCEArt Exhibition: Richelle Soper: CounterpartsWhen: Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8 Where: Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, main level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning CommonsHours: The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

Richelle Soper: Counterparts is a body of ceramic work that questions the relationship between objects that are intended to function together; think a nut and a bolt. The artist uses recognizable forms in unexpected ways to create a comic yet unsettling dynamic for the viewer to contemplate the mundane.

Richelle Soper: Counterparts will be showcased Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8, in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery located on the main level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons.

The art exhibition will have an opening reception in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m.

The art exhibition, opening reception and artist’s talk are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

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Jazz Ensemble Concert
2023-11-05 15:00 - 17:00
AT A GLANCEJazz Ensemble ConcertWhen: Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. Where: Cole Hall

The Bridgewater College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carrillo, will perform on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall.

The concert is free and open to the public.

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Oratorio Choir Concert
2023-11-03 19:00 - 20:30
AT A GLANCEOratorio Choir ConcertWhen: Friday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Where: Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music

Bridgewater College’s Oratorio Choir will perform Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds on Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Carter Center for Worship and Music.

The Oratorio Choir is comprised of BC choral students, faculty members, staff, community members and alumni.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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Homecoming Concert
2023-10-28 19:30 - 20:30
AT A GLANCEHomecoming ConcertWhen: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.Where: Carter Center for Worship and Music, Concert Hall

Bridgewater College’s Jazz Ensemble and Chorale will perform on Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Concert Hall at the Carter Center for Worship and Music on the College’s campus.

The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and the BC community is encouraged to attend as part of Homecoming weekend.

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Special Collections Exhibition: Discovery and Exploration, Science and Math at BC Through the Years
2023-10-27 08:00 - 2024-04-08 17:00
The Robert R. Newlen ‘75 & John C. Bradford Special Collections at Bridgewater College will display “Discovery and Exploration: Science and Math at BC Through the Years” from October 27, 2023, to April 8, 2024.

The exhibition showcases photographs and ephemera from the College archives and includes multiple views of BC science students, professors and technology throughout the 20th century. Artifacts on loan from Bridgewater College’s Departments of Engineering and Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Biology and Environmental Science, as well as artifacts preserved in the Newlen-Bradford Special Collections, will feature prominently in the exhibition. Vintage laboratory equipment, an old telescope, natural history specimens and historic computing artifacts will round out the showcase.

Special Collections Librarian Stephanie S. Gardner, Mackenzie Smith ’24 and Zach Watts ’24 co-curated the exhibition.

The exhibition is free to the public and shows on the lower level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons during the hours that the building is open to the public: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Check the Forrer Learning Commons website before visiting for campus holidays and weather-related closings.

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Homecoming 2023
2023-10-26 08:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00

Virginia Psychological Science and Human Services Graduate School Fair
2023-10-05 15:00 - 18:00
Psychology ■ Clinical Social Work ■ Sociology ■ Neuropsychology ■ Behavioral Health – Clinical & Counseling ■ Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Vocational, Psychiatric ■ Human Development ■ Social Work ■ Human Services ■ Human Resources

Undergraduate students and faculty from colleges across Virginia and the surrounding area are invited to attend a free graduate school fair for students in psychological sciences and human services. The fair is co-sponsored by Bridgewater College and the Virginia Association for Psychological Science (VAPS).

Thursday, October 53 – 6 p.m.Wampler President’s Suite and Athletic Hall of Fame, Nininger Hall

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Bridgewater College students register on Handshake!

How to Prepare for a Graduate School Fair

Other college students, please email stalbott@bridgewater.edu

Grad Program Representatives

Please email Sherry Talbott at stalbott@bridgewater.edu to register

Grad Program Representative Registration is open through Thursday, September 29, 2023.

Colleges and Universities Represented

Bridgewater College

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management
The MSHRM program prepares students to be an innovative strategic partner in human resources in a diverse and international workplace. Explore organizational excellence, international issues, legal and regulatory factors, analytics in HR, and consulting concepts and practices. Practice new skills through a consulting project in the local community.
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Delve deeply into the AT profession gaining real-world experience on campus and at clinical sites. Graduate from the program as a confident and proficient healthcare professional.
Master of Science in Psychology – Mental Health Professions
Become Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Meet the requirements to become a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Virginia. Complete the program in less than one year! Graduate with an important designation in the mental health field.

Eastern Mennonite University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Toward Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC]: CACREP-accredited to prepare the LPC licensure process. Experience a cohort-based, experiential model of education with faculty who have experience as clinicians. Participate in practicums and internships in on-campus and local community organizations, agencies, and schools.

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Art Therapy and Counseling, MS Program (ATC): Art therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the Art Therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the result artwork to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.” (American Art Therapy Association, arttherapy.org). Unique balance of clinical practice, art-making, and research. The curriculum prepares graduates to seek their Art Therapy credentials (ATR) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license following required supervision in the field.

The first class of students entered EVMS in 1973 and ATC is a founding program in the School of Health Professions. We are excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year!
We have an in-person Open House scheduled for Saturday, September 30th at 10am. Students, faculty, and alumni will be available to meet with interested individuals for a panel discussion.
Webinars are available each month and will provide information on the Norfolk area, an overview of art therapy, prerequisites needed to apply, internships, and community projects.
The application portal for fall 2024 will be open on October 1st.

Emory and Henry College

Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Counseling: Online with a three-week residency requirement. Students are required to spend one week on campus during semester one, two and four of the programs. Preparation for clinical mental health and addiction counselors emphasizing prevention of emotional and mental health concerns, early intervention when problems are identified, and client empowerment.
Occupational Therapy: Three year 112-credit hours. Features didactic and clinical education including lecture courses, laboratory courses, seminars, clinical fieldworks and a capstone experience and project.
Physical Therapy (DPT): Three year 119-credit hours including interprofessional (IPE) opportunities and clinical rotations regionally and nationally. Facility includes Gross Anatomy Lab, Pediatric Lab, Neuro and Musculoskeletal Labs and Falls Prevention Center for first-hand experience with community engagement, service-learning, and rural health care for medically underserved populations.
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS): Full-time 27-month program. Students are admitted and progress as a unified cohort and complete courses in a specified sequence of full-time study, divided between a 13-month didactic phase and a 14-month clinical phase of training.

George Mason University

College of Education and Human Development
School of Education, School of Kinesiology, School of Sport Recreation and Tourism Management. The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) inspires graduate students to promote learning and development across the life span. The college is a nationally recognized leader in educator preparation, special education, counseling, and school leadership, and is home to 11 centers engaged in groundbreaking research. CEHD is ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s Top 50 best education schools in the country.

James Madison University

James Madison University offers a variety of masters/doctoral counseling and psychology programs including:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
College Student Personnel Administration
School Counseling
Psychological Sciences
School Psychology
Counseling and Supervision
Clinical and School Psychology
Health Related Programs include:
Applied Nutrition
Athletic Training
Audiology
Speech Language Pathology
Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant

Mary Baldwin University

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): The first entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in Virginia. Benefit from a top-notch academic experience that prepares for a future in all practice settings. Graduate empowered to screen, evaluate, create, and deliver evidence based care plans.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): Preparation for entry-level physical therapists working in any practice setting upon graduation and licensure. Innovative teaching and learning integrating current technologies and focusing on developing critical thinking; application of evidence-based practice; optimization of patient outcomes; and delivery of compassionate care.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA): The MSPA program mission is to academically and clinically prepare students for PA practice as compassionate, effective, qualified clinicians able to serve in a variety of medical specialty areas and settings in collaboration with licensed physicians.
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA): Designed to advance a career unmatched by employment experience and help shape the future of a healthcare organization. Master a diverse range of disciplines with this unique education path. Manages aspects of business and healthcare field .
Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration (MHA/MBA) Dual Degree: Designed for those who wish to expand their career potential in business management and healthcare administration. Core business courses that focus on the healthcare market and business industry, and healthcare administration courses that are deeply rooted in healthcare management. Forge a career in high-level healthcare leadership.

Marymount University

MA Forensic and Legal Psychology: The first of its kind in the metro D.C. region. Preparation for careers that tackle pressing issues in the legal system and intelligence community. It provides graduates for law enforcement, criminal investigation and defense, public policy, matters involving miscarriages of justice, and national security — just to name a few.
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Combines hands-on learning with in-person coursework providing tools and techniques to help individuals with emotional, physical, social, school, and work issues.
Master of Social Work: Coming 2024
Occupational Therapy (transitional O.T.D.): Provides for US licensed occupational therapists who hold a master’s degree in occupational therapy to transition their academic credential to the O.T.D.
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Prepares generalist practitioners to deliver best-PT practice for improving movement, function, and health. Dynamic learning-in-context environment that utilizes a modified problem-based curriculum unique to the region.
MS Medical Sciences: Preparation for careers in medicine by strengthening scientific skills, improving MCAT scores and giving a competitive advantage in applying to medical and health professional schools. Excellent for entering fields like medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, or pharmaceuticals.

Old Dominion University

Athletic Training: The mission of the Master of Science of Athletic Training program is to develop exceptional clinicians accomplished in the delivery of evidence-informed care, in collaboration with other healthcare providers, for diverse client/patient populations with a variety of health conditions.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Develop exceptional clinicians accomplished in the delivery of evidence-informed care, in collaboration with other healthcare providers, for diverse client/patient populations with a variety of health conditions.
Counseling: preparation for professional practice in all settings. The core course work covers a range of counseling and human development issues including approaches to individual and group counseling; ethical and professional issues in counseling; fundamentals of the counseling profession; counseling ethics; measurement and evaluation in counseling; lifespan and career development; research in counseling; and social and cultural issues. In addition, students select one of two specializations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling.
Psychology: For individuals wishing to gain additional research experience prior to enrolling in a psychology doctoral program at Old Dominion University or another university or for those individuals who are seeking the master’s as a terminal degree. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong background in statistics, research methods, and general psychology so that the student will have a wide range of choices for future professional education and development. The program requires a major research project that culminates in the master’s thesis, the focus of which is determined and supervised through one-on-one mentoring with a faculty member with whom the student works throughout their time in the program. Although the master’s degree is not a licensing or practicing degree, it prepares students to be competent researchers, consumers, and interpreters of psychological science.
Public Health: Provides graduates with an advanced understanding of the public health sciences and skills that can be utilized in multiple career fields. The Program prepares individuals for careers in the field of public health, incorporating knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. Students complete both didactic and experience-based courses, culminating in a community organization-based Practicum that provides students the ability to combine their classroom-based learning with “hands-on” public health projects. MPH is an applicable graduate degree for students from any discipline.
School Counseling: Practice as professional school counselors in K-12 educational settings and meets the school counseling licensing requirements in Virginia. The School Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Additionally, students can expect to receive training on the American School Counselor Association National Model through didactic and experiential instruction.

Radford University

MSAT Athletic Training
MS/MA, Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
MS, Data & Information Management
Math Education, Special Education, Literacy Education
MS. Educational Leadership
MS, Education – Curriculum & Instruction
MA/MA, English
MS. Health Sciences
MHA, Healthcare Administration
Advanced Nursing Degrees
MA/MS, Music
MS, Strategic Communication
OTD, Occupational Therapy
DPT, Physical Therapy
MS, Physician Assistant
Master of Social Work (MSW): Waldron College of Health and Human Services’ School of Social Work builds upon the values and ethics of the social work profession by integrating the principles of social and economic justice locally, nationally and globally. The program is rooted in empowerment and strengths-based perspectives centered on a critical understanding of diversity. Through classroom learning and field placements under the guidance of committed faculty mentors, students learn how to help improve the quality of life for families and communities in the region and beyond. Graduates are prepared for careers in professional, community-based family practice with a focus on understanding the development, behavior and interactions among individuals, families, groups and communities.
Social work values and ethics, diversity and social and economic justice are explored throughout the curriculum. Students focus their areas of study through elective courses.

Shenandoah University

School of Health Professions
Athletic Training: Through hands-on learning in the classroom, on the field, in performing halls, esports arenas, and in our state-of-the-art cadaver lab, you’ll become a leader in managing all sports injuries and will be prepared to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam in athletic training. Follow your passion and combine your Master of Science in Athletic Training with one of our graduate certificates or pursue a dual degree with Physical Therapy.
Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapists help people of all ages regain their quality of life through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, help individuals recovering from injury to regain skills, and provide support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Shenandoah’s graduate programs in occupational therapy prepare you to help clients reach their greatest level of quality of life and independence by serving as a caring and effective occupational therapist.
Physical Therapy: Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy prepares students as doctorally educated physical therapists who are reflective, collaborative practitioners that provide evidence‐based, compassionate and ethical care for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunction across the global community.
Public Health and Health Sciences: Shenandoah’s graduate Public Health & Health Sciences programs prepare students to assume a wide-range of positions that address today’s most challenging public health issues. Our innovative, flexible, on-line programs focus on rural and underserved populations and concerns.
College of Arts and Sciences
Applied Behavior Analysis: The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs offer educators, clinicians, business owners, administrators, and families an evidence-based approach to instructions, personal management, and treatment of challenging behaviors that improve the performance in everyday life. The curriculum focuses on the use of behavioral assessment methodologies, empirically-driven measurement and analysis, and the selection and implementation of function-based treatment strategies that help individuals improve critical social and adaptive learning skills.

University of Lynchburg

Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The clinical mental health counseling program provides you with learning opportunities in the areas of individual, family, and group counseling. You’ll be prepared for entry-level counseling positions in:

Community mental health agencies
Human service organizations
Outpatient counseling centers
Drug and alcohol treatment programs
Psychiatric hospitals

Master of Education in School Counseling
The program prepares you to meet the K-12 guidelines required by the Virginia Department of Education and become a highly skilled school counselor. Dive deep into counseling, consultation, and curriculum development. Learn to coordinate different components of guidance programs and work with students from elementary to high school. Learn to provide individual and group counseling, work with families, provide career development experiences, and assist students in meeting developmental challenges and making decisions. Develop in-depth understanding of the nature and needs of people in multicultural contexts, with a strong emphasis on the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural society.
Apply expertise and help meet the counseling needs of students, parents, teachers, and other school stakeholders.

Comprehensive preparation to become a highly skilled school counselor.
Special emphasis on counseling, consultation skills, curriculum development, and coordination of guidance program components.
Skills development for working with students of all ages, from elementary school to high school, and meeting the needs of children at all levels.
Training in a range of essential areas, including individual and group counseling techniques, family collaboration, facilitating career development opportunities, and supporting students in overcoming developmental challenges and making important decisions.
A strong emphasis on understanding the cultural dynamics that shape relationships, address relevant issues, and respond to current trends in our multicultural society.

Master of Public Health
The program provides knowledge and skills to improve the health and well-being of diverse populations around the world — and to lead others along the way. Through evidence-based practice, develop advanced understanding of public health. Learn to assess population needs and design and evaluate interventions. Delve into policies influencing population health programs. Gain data collection and analysis skills and learn to apply these skills in real-world situations. Explore epidemiological research models, strengthen biostatistical methods, such as survey and surveillance design and delivery, build management and leadership skills, and explore how health policies and systems impact different communities from an equity perspective. Discover community health analysis tools that will equip you for success and learn how to apply your knowledge in an ethical way. Complete an experiential learning component either through an internship, a community-based project, or by conducting research. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for certification as Certified Health Education Specialists by passing the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing exam.

Learning essential skills for designing, implementing, administrating, and evaluating population health programs.
Exploring a concentration in community health to empower you to support healthy communities locally and globally.
An extensive curriculum that covers core areas of public health, including data analytics and assessment, policy development and program planning, communication, health equity, community partnerships, public health sciences, management and finance, and leadership and systems thinking.
Specialized training in health promotion and education methods, health communication, program planning and evaluation, and program administration through the community health emphasis.
Flexibility and accessibility with a 100% online program.

Master of Science in Athletic Training
Excellent choice for those who are passionate about health care and helping athletes and individuals who are physically active to perform at the highest levels through skills, knowledge, and experience to become a successful professional in the athletic training field. Combine classes, hands-on experiences, and clinical rotations to apply theoretical and practical athletic training skills. Work with Lynchburg’s NCAA Division III athletes and athletes at high schools, colleges, professional sports, and non-traditional settings, giving you valuable, real-world experience in keeping people healthy and injury free. Foundation in evidence-based medicine.
Upon completion, the student is prepared for the Board of Certification examination requirement for practicing as an athletic trainer.

66-67 credit hours, completed in two years.
Small, year-round cohorts of 20 students for personalized attention from program faculty.
Hands-on clinical experience in a variety of settings, including intercollegiate athletics, intramural and club sports, high schools, industrial settings, physical therapy clinics, and physician’s offices.
Study with nationally recognized faculty and staff.
Opportunities to publish and present original research at professional conferences.
Access to education and research facilities, including a human cadaver lab

Target Community and Educational Services

Master of Science in Human Services Management: 30-credit program designed in partnership with Target Community & Educational Services, Inc., a premier provider of community living, educational, life and skills training, and day habilitation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This one-of-a-kind partnership offers students an opportunity to earn a master’s degree in two years while building knowledge and experience through the Target Scholars partnership program offering a paid internship that provides on-the-job, real-world training and mentoring. Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. offers a unique opportunity for students to receive:
100%Tuition Scholarship
Paid Internship
Stipend of $45,000 per year
Health, vision, and dental benefits
Housing and Board
Students are admitted to the HSM program in fall, spring, and summer. Target Scholarships are not guaranteed and are awarded on a competitive basis. Students accepting the Target Scholarship will be required to complete the HSM program internship as a Community Living Manager at Target Inc.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Accepted students will work with nationally recognized faculty and receive four years of funding, including a stipend and tuition. Students in have the unique opportunity to work in the greater Richmond area with local school systems and organizations to effect change from the very beginning of their time in programs including:
Clinical Psychology: concentrations in behavioral medicine and child/adolescent clinical psychology
Counseling Psychology
Health Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Master of Social Work
Through specialized coursework, research and field experience, M.S.W. students position themselves as changemakers, advocates and partners in the lives and communities they touch. Join and engage with a vibrant community campus in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia.
Program Highlights

Generalist knowledge, skills, ethics and values essential for work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations
2 specialization options
An educational environment where students:

Apply the profession’s values and ethical principles
Gain a greater understanding of implications of diversity through education on identifying cultural strengths and ways to counteract individual and institutional prejudice, oppression and discrimination
Apply research methods to analyze and critically evaluate professional practice, programs and service delivery systems
Gain a greater understanding of advocacy and involvement in advocacy to effect social and economic justice

Virginia State University

The Department of Psychology offers graduate study leading to both Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Students working toward the Master of Science degree may choose a concentration in either General Psychology or Clinical Psychology. Doctoral students will focus on Clinical Health Psychology or Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (BCHS).
Health Psychology PhD: The Health Psychology PhD program has two specialized areas of study: Clinical Health and Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (BCHS). Strong research focus on behavioral risk factors that impact health such as stress, at-risk sexual practices, drug use, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, and noncompliance with treatment regimens. Focus on health service provision disparities and research in minority communities examining psychological disorders and diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and sexually transmitted infections. Promotes effective health education and planning.
Clinical Health: Broad training in science and practice of clinical psychology providing students with specialized knowledge and skills in clinical health psychology. Currently seeking accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association as a clinical program. This specialization prepares students to work in applied settings, such as hospitals, physical rehabilitation settings, outpatient clinics, and other health services agencies as members of multidisciplinary teams.
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences: Focus on research in health promotion and disease prevention by examining related psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral factors in physical and mental health. This area of study strongly emphasizes social conditions such as cultural influences, family relationships and social support. Teaching and research areas explored in the program include health systems and services, health policy, and community-based research and services. The BCHS specialization will prepare students to conduct research and to develop/implement community interventions.
The primary focus of the Master of Science program is to prepare students for doctoral-level training in psychology. Advisors are appointed to aid students in selecting and developing a program consistent with their interests. Students have opportunities to participate in research and applied training in their concentration. At the conclusion of the Master of Psychology program, students possess skills that are marketable, and consequently, are able to serve as effective agents of social change. Many graduates of the program decide to apply to our Health Psychology Doctoral program and benefit from transferring course credit to that program.
Clinical Psychology: Students interested in working in mental health services should pursue the clinical concentration to gain knowledge and skills in clinical assessment and intervention. They will be prepared to work in the public mental health sector, including mental health agencies, prisons, and hospitals. Some students who complete the Clinical Psychology concentration choose to pursue the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential if they practice clinically after graduation.
General Psychology: The General Psychology concentration prepares students for further training at the doctoral level. The program is designed to help them become more effective researchers, critical thinkers, and ethical practitioners. Those planning to pursue careers at the completion of the program may apply for careers in nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, social service agencies, educational institutions, and community outreach organizations.

Additional colleges and universities expected.

For more information, please contact:

Sherry TalbottAssociate Director of Student Success and Programmingstalbott@bridgewater.edu540-828-5369

L. Alan Eby, Psy.D.Bridgewater College, Master of Science in Psychology – Mental Health Professions Program DirectorVAPS Past-Presidentleby@bridgewater.edu540-828-5627

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Young Stellar Objects: Barb Mowery Art Exhibition
2023-10-04 08:00 - 2023-11-01 17:00
A sample of artwork by Barb Mowery, titled “New Constellation 9.”

AT A GLANCEYoung Stellar Objects: Barb Mowery Art ExhibitionWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 4, through Wednesday, Nov. 1 Where: Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, main level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning CommonsHours: The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

In this new body of work, Barb Mowery breaks down the damage of being a frontline pandemic worker and surrenders to the internal gravity of her home life. The artist combines scientific knowledge about the universe with her own magical thinking about the human experience.

Young Stellar Objects will be showcased Wednesday, Oct. 4, through Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery located on the main level of the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons.

The art exhibition will have an opening reception in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m.

The art exhibition, opening reception and artist’s talk are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight on Sunday.

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